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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#38A0CC — Verdigris
#38A0CC is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 198° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #38A0CC
- f3f9fc
- cee7f2
- a8d5e9
- 83c3df
- 5eb1d5
- 38a0cc
- 2c84a9
- 226784
- 184a5f
- 0f2d3a
- 051014
Color schemes using #38A0CC
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#38A0CC FAQ
What color is #38A0CC?
#38A0CC is a shade of verdigris in the blue family. It has a hue of 198 degrees, 59% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #38A0CC?
#38A0CC is rgb(56, 160, 204) in RGB, hsl(198, 59%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(73%, 22%, 0%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #38A0CC?
White text on this background reaches 2.97:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.07:1.
What colors go well with #38A0CC?
Its direct complement is #CC6538. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CC3856 and #CCAE38 gives you contrast without the vibration.